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Erik Gibbs
AuthorErik brings his unique writing talents and storytelling flare to cover a wide range of gambling topics. He has written for a number of industry-related publications over the years, providing insight into the constantly evolving world of gaming. A huge sports fan, he especially enjoys football and anything related to sports gambling. Erik is particularly interested in seeing how sports gambling and online gaming are transforming the larger gaming ecosystem.
Poker
November 5, 2021
New York Sees First-Ever WSOP Qualifiers in the State
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is holding a series of qualifying events in New York for the first time in its history. Turning Stone Resort & Casino, an Oneida Indian Nation property, is hosting satellite rounds and preliminary rounds in its poker room. It is the largest state-operated poker room, and more will be […]
Business
November 4, 2021
MGM Resorts Initiates Plans to Sell Its Mirage Casino in Vegas
On MGM Resorts International’s latest earnings call this week, CEO Bill Hornbuckle revealed that MGM Resorts International was in the initial stages of selling The Mirage’s operations. The Mirage, which opened on the Las Vegas Strip in 1989, has been an emblematic property of the Vegas action since then. There were no deadlines or potential […]
Legal
November 4, 2021
Former PA Casino Security Guard Lands in Jail Over False Bomb Threat
After he allegedly made a false bomb threat to Pennsylvania’s Presque Isle Downs & Casino, a former security guard is headed to prison for one to six months. Norman Antuzzi, 48, of Erie, PA, pleaded guilty to terrorist threat charges in June, according to the Erie Times-News. The sentence was issued by Daniel Brabender, an […]
Casino
November 4, 2021
Plans for Casino in Richmond, VA, Come to a Grinding Halt
Just before midnight Tuesday, opponents of the One Casino project in South Richmond declared victory. The preliminary results of South Richmond’s casino referendum showed that they had won 2,200 votes. 51.4% of city voters opposed the proposal for a casino, with 71 of 72 precincts reporting. The proposal was opposed by most precincts of Richmond’s […]
Insider
November 3, 2021
GamblingNews and Incentive Games CEO John Gordon Talk B2B Gaming (Podcast #13)
GamblingNews was recently joined by the co-founder and CEO of Incentive Games, John Gordon, in a podcast to discuss how the B2B gaming software company is shaping the industry and expanding into new territories. The company launched eight years ago and recently added the US to its list of areas served, thanks to a new […]
Industry
November 3, 2021
New Jersey Voters Have Made Their Choice on In-State College Sports Betting
Yesterday was an important day in New Jersey. It was an opportunity for residents to determine whether or not the state should expand its sports betting market to include wagers on in-state college teams and college games played in the state. The votes are still being counted, but the numbers are already indicating that there […]
Legal
November 3, 2021
Crown London Aspinalls Found Guilty of Racial Discrimination
Being exclusive doesn’t mean discrimination is allowed. A casino in London has learned that lesson after an employment tribunal in the UK agreed with a former employee who sued over racial discrimination. The Crown London Aspinalls will soon learn how much its transgressions will cost, with a monetary award to be announced in the coming […]
Industry
November 3, 2021
The Casino Association of New Jersey to be Headed by Hard Rock Boss
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has a new boss following the sudden and unexpected departure of Terry Glebocki last month. According to the Press of Atlantic City, Joe Lupo, the president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, will take the reins following his appointment by CANJ members yesterday. CANJ Taps […]
Industry
November 2, 2021
Second Man Accused in Gambler’s Murder Caught Trying to Flee the Country
It won’t bring 54-year-old Sree Aravapalli back, but at least justice can be served. After a visit to the Parx Casino in Bensalem Township, PA, turned deadly for the gambler, a second person implicated in the attack has now been arrested. Devon Melchor was taken into custody at an airport in Florida as he attempted […]
Business
November 2, 2021
DraftKings and FanDuel Reportedly Interested in The Athletic
Sports media platform The Athletic is on the market, but is having some difficulty finding a new home. Axios was rumored to be considering an acquisition earlier this year that would have led to a public listing, but that fell through. The New York Times was said to be next in line, but nothing came […]